Global Executive Recruiter - tech experience

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Job Summary 

As we transform our company and industry, we are looking for an Executive Recruiter to join our Global Talent Acquisition team. This role will be responsible to source candidates for Senior Leadership positions globally. The successful candidate will be able to attract first-rate talent and to ensure lasting and successful placements. The objective is to exceed our internal stakeholders expectations and create long term relationships for the mutual benefit of existing and future talent. This is a new role in our Global Talent Acquisition team so you will have the opportunity to set the standards for the future and make this role your own.

Please note: we are looking for someone who has done a lot of executive recruitment within tech / engineering in India (at least 50% of your work will be there) as well as US and EU.

Responsibilities

• Partner with customers to get a clear view on their strategic and financial objectives and hiring needs
• Devise and carry out a targeted research strategy
• Research into clients business unit, competitors and the market place
• Map role criteria, define position description and document specifications
• Track and identify prospective candidates using a variety of channels
• Assess candidates to ensure qualification match, cultural fit and compatibility
• Conduct confidential interviews, follow-up references
• Present shortlisted candidates and provide detailed profile summaries
• Offer guidance and facilitate the negotiation process through to its completion
• Follow up with clients and assist with the candidate’s transition and onboarding process
• Network and build long-lasting client relationships

Qualifications

• Proven working experience in executive recruiting at a Senior level in either a search firm or inhouse, ideally both. 
• Deep understanding of recruitment processes & comfortable to zoom in and out.
• Proficiency in using applicant tracking systems (ATS), recruiting software and candidate databases
• Strong knowledge of candidates selection methods
• Previous experience with candidate sourcing tools and methods
• Excellent knowledge of area of expertise (market status, trends, best practices)Client focus along with relationship building skills
• Business acumen and market insight
• Effective negotiation, influencing and communication skills both with executive search firms and in closing offers with Senior Executives.
• Comfortable with the compensation elements offered at an Executive level to articulate the package during the offer process. 
• Integrity and confidentiality
• Culturally sensitive with a can do attitude
• Ability to partner across the organization both internally and externally with the broader people team.

Diversity

Here at Nielsen, we believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Nielsen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applications from people that are excited to work for us, regardless of their background - so please get in touch!

Nielsen provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to any protected characteristics under local law.

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